From day one, our people have the opportunity to make a definitive personal impact for their clients and their careers. What does this mean? It means we seek out the best of the best, and then we challenge them to make us better.

If you are looking to be a “behind the scenes” technologist, this isn’t the place for you. We celebrate driven professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment. Our consultants work on front lines – partnering with clients to deliver game changing solutions in the most dynamic industries. Sound interesting? Then West Monroe Partners just might be the place for you.

Think you’re up to the challenge?

West Monroe Partners is currently seeking a Senior Manager with expertise in CRM business consulting to join our Customer Experience practice in Chicago. The Senior Manager will be responsible for leading project teams gathering requirements, designing solutions, and implementing configurations on Salesforce. The Senior Manager also develops methodology and best practices with the national Customer Experience practice team, and actively leads and participates in CRM business development opportunities. The ideal candidates will have a minimum of 15 years consulting to Fortune 500 and/or middle-market companies and will have lead and managed CRM engagements across several industries.

Responsibilities:

1. Client Delivery

Serve as act as Project Manager for several key clients responsible for day to day operations on one or more projects

Communicate and report project status to client leadership and IT management, including budget, risks and general business issues

Report budget and finances

Mentor and manage teams of Consultants to be able to keep project on time as well as review work done by the team

Understand CRM technologies being used on a project to be able to direct how to design, develop, test, and implement a technical implementation project

Quickly respond to client requests for immediate issues while also being able to drive projects to completion

Drive the development and enhancement of WMP’s methodologies and approaches to client delivery and provide thought leadership for internal practice development

Coach and manage other consultants and participate actively in the performance expectation process

3. Business Development

Participate in business development with prospective clients including solution definition, pre-sales, estimating, negotiating and project planning

Present solutions and proposals to clients and prospects

Understand business needs and requirements and help turn those goals into tangible deliverables including projects and detailed proposals, requirements specifications, design deliverables, status reports and project plans

Create work plans, pricing estimates, and risk assessments for prospects

Actively build a professional network and affiliate network in the local community

Successfully manage alliance relationships

Participate in key client relationships and growing those accounts within Customer Experience practice and cross selling to other areas within WMP

Other responsibilities:

Manage client relationships and meet with clients to determine business and functional requirements

Assist in re-engineering business operations and system processes around Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, Customer Self-Service, and Partner Channel Management

Strong analytical and Salesforce product knowledge skills including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and the translation of those needs into technology and operational requirements

Participate in and/or lead efforts to develop and execute testing, training and documentation

Lead discovery workshops, which includes the facilitation of large audiences, solution presentations, and prototype demonstrations

Candidates will be considered for depth on other CRM packages (Microsoft CRM, SAP CRM, SalesLogix, Oracle On-Demand , and the like)Excellent organizational, verbal, presentation/facilitation and written communication skills

Ability to work well with people including project stakeholders and project team members

Proactive desire to continue to broaden and deepen business and consulting skills

Ability to work both independently and within a team environment backed up by strong communication skills

Ability to travel up 50-80% nationally

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without limitation

An Insider's view of West Monroe Partners

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

West Monroe's collaborative culture allows you to grow professionally by working across practices, industries and offices - all while creating value for the client.

Kirsten

Senior Consultant, Mergers & Acquisitions

What makes someone successful on your team?

If you refuse to shy away from a challenge and enjoy working with an intelligent group of people that genuinely care about those around them, your success will be imminent at West Monroe.

Adam

Manager, Advanced Analytics

What are West Monroe Partners Perks + Benefits

Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Health Insurance Benefits

Retirement & Stock Options Benefits

401(K) Matching

Company Equity

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits

Generous Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Remote Work Program

Vacation & Time Off Benefits

Unlimited Vacation Policy

Paid Volunteer Time

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

Perks & Discounts

Beer on Tap

Commuter Benefits

Company Outings

Stocked Kitchen

Some Meals Provided

Happy Hours

Recreational Clubs

Fitness Subsidies

Professional Development Benefits

Job Training & Conferences

Diversity Program

Additional Perks + Benefits

Where you decide to build your career is one of the most important decisions you will make. Our hope is you see the value of building it here at West Monroe Partners. As a firm, we strive to provide a total rewards model that illustrates our commitment to our people and their growth, creating value today, tomorrow and well into the future.

We invest in you. At West Monroe Partners, we don't just give lip service to the philosophy that people matter. We invest in it, through an attractive package of rewards that promotes your health and well-being, your financial future, your development, and your satisfaction and enjoyment at work.